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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Press Release: Greater Newport Chamber to Partner with Dirigo with Emerging Leaders Program
GREATER NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & DIRIGO FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPLaunching an Emerging Leaders Program at Innovate NewportNEWPORT, RI– The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Dirigo, a leadership development firm based in RI, to deliver a premier annual Emerging Leaders Program at Innovate Newport. The program is designed to help address the many challenges that organizations are facing with attracting and retaining quality talent. It
Friday, January 13, 2023'Staff are burning out': How a workforce crisis is affecting healthcare in Greater Newport
'Staff are burning out': How a workforce crisis is affecting healthcare in Greater Newport Zane Wolfang Newport Daily News NEWPORT ― The Newport County Community Healthcare Collaborative held a Zoom discussion with legislators on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss policy and priorities as the healthcare industry emerges from the pandemic and manages what industry leaders are calling a workforce crisis. Child & Family CEO Marty Sinnott, who has chaired the NCCHC board for the past year, opened the meeting by
Monday, January 09, 2023Majority of area businesses report ‘great and growing’ operations
Sixty percent of surveyed storefronts in Newport and Bristol counties said they are thriving despite a scarce workforce, historic inflation and shortages with supply chains. The report by Connect Greater Newport, which is a public-private partnership launched in 2018 to support the region’s economic development, was released Dec. 28. The data was collected in October when representatives on behalf of the nonprofit organization visited 60 businesses in Barrington, Bristol, Jamestown, Middletown, Newport,
Monday, January 09, 2023Survey: Greater Newport businesses growing, but inflation, housing concerns remain
NEWPORT — More than half of local businesses report growing sales and stable employment in a new survey by the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, though inflation and a lack of workforce housing are significant concerns for many. The survey, held in late October and released this week, includes responses from 60 businesses in Barrington,…
Tuesday, August 16, 2022Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issue
Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issueSavana DunningNewport Daily News NEWPORT — As the availability of workforce housing for residents in Newport and Bristol counties continues to shrink, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has started studying ways to address the issue for years to come. "We were able to put together a proposal that was funded by the van Beuren Foundation to take a look at workforce housing and develop a plan," said Erin
Thursday, August 11, 2022Broadway Street Fair is Comin’ Back
Broadway Street Fair is Comin’ Back By Newport This Week Staff | on August 11, 2022terEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare With COVID-19 concerns in the rearview mirror, the Broadway Street Fair is expected to return on Oct. 8. Months of planning is coming to fruition. Working in conjunction with the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, organizers have established a Broadway Street Fair nonprofit. The Newport County Development Council, the chamber’s 501C3 arm, will be serving as the fiscal agent for the
Thursday, July 21, 2022Greater Newport Region Continues Economic Recovery Economic Pulse data shows a tight labor market and increasing wages
For immediate releaseJuly 21, 2022 Greater Newport Region Continues Economic RecoveryEconomic Pulse data shows a tight labor market and increasing wages Newport and Bristol County, RI – Connect Greater Newport, the regional economic development division of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, released its June monthly Economic Pulse data which shows the following:Regional unemployment sits at 2.1% - a historically low level. Over 2,200 more people were employed in May 2022 than before the pandemic
Wednesday, June 15, 2022“Blue & You” Summer Speaker Series lineup announced
“Blue & You” Summer Speaker Series lineup announced “The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy” summer speaker series will run for a second year in a row.June 14, 2022 By Mollie Frazer Williams, Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce “The Blue & You: Understanding Our Blue Economy” summer speaker series will run for a second year in a row. “Innovate Greater Newport,” one of the four pillars of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, which includes programming
Wednesday, June 15, 2022Affordable housing for seasonal workers hard to find
Affordable housing for seasonal workershard to findAmid expectation of a robust summer season, Newport and other communities are worried they won’t be able to attract employees into a market where finding affordable seasonal housing is at best difficult, and in some cases nearly impossible, and where wages lag behind neighboring states.by Frank ProsnitzJune 15, 2022Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com Amid expectation of a robust summer season, Newport and other communities are worried they won’t
Tuesday, June 14, 2022House to consider another $10M expansion of R.I.’s film tax credit program
House to consider another $10M expansion of R.I.’s film tax credit programBy Claudia Chiappa -06/14/2022THE HOUSE is set to vote on the fiscal 2023 budget on June 16 that includes a $10 million increase in the annual motion picture tax credit cap. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ARTISTIC IMAGES PROVIDENCE – The House this week will consider another $10 million increase in the annual motion picture tax credit cap, as part of a $13.6 billion state budget for fiscal 2023. The increase, introduced by Gov. Dan J. McKee,
Monday, May 16, 2022Newport County Health Care Collaborative to host Community Conversation on Human Services and the Wo
Newport County Health Care Collaborative to host Community Conversation on Human Services and the Workforce Crisis Attendees will include leaders in the health and human services fields, Legislators, and supporters.by Ryan BelmoreMay 13, 2022Photo Credit: Kenneth C. Zirkel |This work is licensed to the public under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ The Newport County Health Care Collaborative will be hosting a virtual community
Friday, May 13, 2022Chamber Expo: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Chamber Expo: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 By Newport This Week Staff | on May 12, 2022FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShareCome to the Expo to enter to win the grand prize raffle of $600 gift certificate from Breeze Airways!Greater Newport Is Open for Business! Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Expo 2022 Tuesday, May 17 from 4-7 p.m. at Wyndham Atlantic Resort, Middletown RI Free and open to the public! Free shuttle from Easton’s Beach parking lot courtesy of Rail Explorers.Click here to see more
Tuesday, May 10, 2022People's Credit Union & Shopping Local
Shopping local is a big part of boosting our economy and helping smaller stores! People's Credit Union has teamed up with Shop Greater Newport and The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to offer our shop local gif cards! Purchase your gift card today in the lobby of Innovate Newport at 513 Broadway, Newport RI.SHOPGREATERNEWPORT.COM and PEOPLESCU.COMWatch the Studio 10 interview with Marketing Manager, Courtney Hunter, People's Credit Union, and Executive Director, Erin Donovan-Boyle, Greater Newport
Monday, May 09, 2022Conversation on Human Services & the Workforce Crisis
Conversation on Human Services & the Workforce Crisis By Community Submission | on May 09, 2022FacebookTwitterEmailMessengerCopy LinkSMSShare The Newport County Health Care Collaborative (NCHCC) will be hosting a virtual community conversation on human services and the workforce crisis. Attendees will include leadership in the health and human services fields, Legislators, clients, and supporters on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Our Collaborative is made up of
Monday, May 02, 2022Rhode Island Inno Approved: Here are the May events you need to know about
Rhode Island Inno Approved: Here are the May events you need to know aboutInnovate Newport will host a bluetech innovation series this month.Innovate NewportBy Dana Forsythe - ContributorMay 02, 2022, 02:31pm EDT We at Rhode Island Inno have established a curated calendar of statewide goings-on we think readers will enjoy — all in one spot. They range from networking events to innovation showcases. Look for new events every month, and don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s more (or less) of a type of
Thursday, March 31, 2022WOMAN OF DISTINCTION
WOMAN OF DISTINCTION Salve Regina University professor Missy Varao, from left, Courtney Hunter and Erin Donovan-Boyle, executive director of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, during the 2022 Women of Distinction awards ceremony March 23 at Rosecliff in Newport. Hunter, a Jamestown resident and marketing manager for People’s Credit Union, was one of four women honored by the chamber for “impressive traits and accomplishments deserving of recognition, including community involvement, industry impact
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce honors 2022 Women of Distinction
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce honors 2022 Women of Distinction Newport, RI - In honor of Women’s History Month, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will recognize four honorees with the second annual Women of Distinction awards. The recipients represent impressive traits and accomplishments deserving of recognition, including community involvement, industry impact, and professional success.The 2022 Women of Distinction were chosen by a committee comprised of women from the Chamber’s board of
Friday, February 11, 2022Greater Newport Chamber to welcome Governor Dan McKee to Newport
Greater Newport Chamber to welcome Governor Dan McKee to NewportFebruary 9, 2022 1:55 pm Ben Brown Read the original article here. NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) – The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host a Government Affairs Forum on Thursday, March 10. Governor Dan McKee will talk to guests about his Fiscal Year 2023 budget, AARPA funds and his public policy priorities for this session. “We are thrilled to be able to host this important event for the broader business community of Greater
Thursday, February 10, 2022Jumpstarting the Blue Economy
Opinion: Jumpstarting the Blue EconomyBy Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and Erin Donovan-Boyle Read the original article here. There’s no better place to build and grow Rhode Island’s blue economy than Greater Newport. Growing a sustainable blue economy is an economic development strategy that attracts talent, creates jobs in coastal communities and leverages our strong defense, marine trades, manufacturing and high tech industries. The uniqueness of Narragansett Bay’s ecosystem and physical infrastructure is
Friday, January 28, 2022Greater Newport Chamber to host food drive throughout February
For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 28, 2022 Greater Newport Chamber to host food drive throughout February Newport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will run the annual Ton of Love food drive to benefit the food pantry at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Those who wish to donate online can visit mlkccenter.org and choose “Hunger Services” and “Ton of Love”. Checks or gift cards noting “Ton of Love” can be mailed to the center at 20 Marcus Wheatland Blvd. Newport.
Thursday, January 20, 2022Town seeks to spend its fed aid cash
Town seeks to spend its fed aid cashAmbulance, water system fixes top listBy ohtadmin | on January 20, 2022 | Read the original article here Jamestown is slated to receive $1.63 million in federal stimulus aid through the American Rescue Plan, and the administration is proposing to use that money for public safety and the municipal water system. “If we use the money just the way we use the taxpayers’ money, and if you follow the metrics that we already do, we don’t have to reinvent the wheel,” Town
Tuesday, January 18, 2022the Beat - RhodeIslandInno
Before We BeginAnnouncements and the like.Dana: Good afternoon, Rhode Island! Business ventures within the North End Urban Plan are starting to ramp up almost a year after the plan was accepted into Newport’s land use plan. The area selected for redevelopment was targeted for growth within the area’s blue institutional economy. Recently, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Innovate Newport announced a BlueTech Startup Competition as a side event to coincide with the Blue Innovation Symposium
Friday, January 14, 2022Innovate Newport announces international competition to spur blue tech industry growth
Innovate Newport announces international competition to spur blue tech industry growthSavana Dunning | The Newport Daily News NEWPORT — Innovate Newport’s latest effort to grow the area's tech startup industry will pit companies from greater Newport and Israel in a Blue Tech pitching competition. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and Innovate Newport announced a BlueTech Startup Competition as a side event to coincide with the Blue Innovation Symposium starting Feb. 22 at Middletown's Wyndham
Thursday, January 13, 2022Will hiring improve in Newport County in 2022? Concern remains.
Will hiring improve in Newport County in 2022? Concern remains.Savana Dunning | The Newport Daily News The original article can be read here. Six Months. That’s how long it took for Marco Polselli to find enough staff to open his new sandwich shop in downtown Newport. “It was incredibly hard,” Polselli said. “After getting all the certificates and all the paperwork from the city done, there was this period of time where I was able to open but I couldn’t because I didn’t have
Thursday, December 30, 2021To Reverse Crisis, Raise Pay for Health Workers
To Reverse Crisis, Raise Pay for Health Workers By Newport This Week Staff | on December 16, 2021 To the Editor: The Newport County Community Healthcare Collaborative is an association of 10 organizations that came together to combat vaccine hesitancy and limit the damage of the pandemic. Our work focused on providing those experiencing the most severe impacts of COVID access to testing and vaccinations. This collaborative has brought together disparate organizations who have learned that by pooling
Thursday, December 30, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces window contest winners
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces window contest winnersThe Newport Daily News Read the original article here The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce held its third annual Holidays by the Sea Window Contest earlier this month. Chamber members were encouraged to enter and show off their festive décor to be viewed by the Chamber Ambassadors, a group of chamber member volunteers. The Ambassadors chose Stalise as this year’s winner. “All of this year’s participating businesses did a wonderful
Tuesday, December 14, 2021Newport’s shortage of affordable housing for Hispanic and Latino workers could hurt local economy
Newport’s shortage of affordable housing for Hispanic and Latino workers could hurt local economy As home prices skyrocket around Newport, many of the Hispanic and Latino workers who power the city’s economy are having trouble finding an affordable place to live.The Public’s Radio Newport Bureau has recently been working on a series of stories digging into how the housing market has put undocumented families in a particularly vulnerable position on Aquidneck Island. Reporter Antonia Ayres-Brown
Thursday, December 09, 2021Opinion: Addressing the full-scale workforce crisis within health and human services
Opinion: Addressing the full-scale workforce crisis within health and human servicesWhat’s Up Newp. | Read the original article here. “Rhode Island is the only New England state that has not allocated the $1.2 billion in federal American Rescue Funds. We have communicated closely with our Newport County Legislators, several of whom servce in General Assembly leadership roldes, but we have yet to see action on our specific requests.”The Newport County Community Healthcare Collaborative is an association of
Thursday, October 28, 2021Seasonal Creations
Seasonal Creations By Newport This Week Staff | on October 28, 2021 Read the original article here. Dotting the fall landscape are dozens of whimsical scarecrows created by local Halloween fans, young and old that were entered into the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s scarecrow competition. This is the second year for the popular contest, which is likely to become an annual event. Each of these seasonal classic figures were judged in natural, scary, and funny categories. The scarecrow above took top honors in the
Tuesday, October 19, 2021Want to participate in the Greater Newport Chamber's annual auction? Now you can from anywhere.
Want to participate in the Greater Newport Chamber's annual auction? Now you can from anywhere.Savana DunningNewport Daily NewsRead the original article here. For the first time, people far and wide can place bids on the vacation getaways, hotel stays and local goodies at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s annual auction, which has moved to an entirely online format. “It will be open to the public, really, from wherever you are," said Kate Grotteberg, program director and head of events for the
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host Women in Business Event with Keynote Speaker Joan Kwiatk
For immediate releaseOctober 13th, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce to host Women in Business Event with Keynote Speaker Joan Kwiatkowski, PACE Organization of RINewport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host its annual fall Women in Business After Hours event on Thursday, October 28th at Rosecliff Mansion. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, The Preservation Society of Newport County and Greenvale Vineyards with media sponsors, Newport This Week, 1540 WADK and MIXX 99.3.Guests
Thursday, September 02, 2021Newport County's missing workforce isn't on unemployment, they're leaving the job market
Newport County's missing workforce isn't on unemployment, they're leaving the job market By Savanna Dunning, Newport Daily News Read the original article here. NEWPORT -- Angel Gonzalez has been looking for full-time employees since he first opened his Thames Street convenience store in May. When he did find staff, many quit shortly after, saying they found work elsewhere. “They know that they have so many options,” Gonzalez said. “If you go up and down Thames Street, you’ll find at least 15 spots
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Selects Transamerica for Retirement Savings Plan
Click Here to read the Boston Business Journal's article on our new Retirement Savings Plan for Chamber members.
Wednesday, August 04, 2021Root Riders job program teaches Newport teens about food and much more
Root Riders job program teaches Newport teens about food and much moreSavana DunningNewport Daily News Read the original article here. NEWPORT — Bicycles with bags attached to the sides lean next to a tent, the table underneath it stocked high with greens and produce collected from community gardens. Three high schoolers, who helped grow the food by hand, sell what they have from their final harvest to Virginian visitor Dee Tokarski and her two granddaughters. “They approached me while we were
Thursday, May 27, 2021Minimum wage to reach $15 by ’25
Minimum wage to reach $15 by ’25Euer, Ruggiero support increase from $11.25Jamestown Press | By ohtadmin | on May 27, 2021 Read the original article here.The minimum wage in Rhode Island will incrementally increase to $15 an hour in 2025 under legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee.McKee, a Democrat, affixed his signature May 20 amid pushback from GOP lawmakers who believe higher labor costs will kill small businesses.“This is an important step in the effort to help lift Rhode Island families out of
Tuesday, April 06, 2021Chamber Honors Women of Distinction
Chamber Honors Women of Distinction By ohtadmin | on April 01, 2021By Wendy Logan Read the original article here. In honor of Women’s History Month, The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is honoring four “Women of Distinction” for their accomplishments, including community involvement, industry impact and professional success. “We were so proud to be able to honor this year’s women of distinction in the Greater Newport region,” said Erin Donovan-Boyle, chamber executive director. “Our … awardees
Thursday, March 18, 2021Restore Greater Newport Calls on the McKee Administration and General Assembly to Deploy the American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Rebuild our Economy
Restore Greater Newport Calls on the McKee Administration and General Assembly to Deploy the American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Rebuild our Economy Newport, Rhode Island, March 16, 2021: With the passage last week of the American Rescue Plan, Rhode Island state government is expected to receive $1.78 billion in direct payments. As was demonstrated in late 2020, during the allocation of CARES funding for economic development purposes, the partnership between state agencies and established groups,
Tuesday, March 16, 2021Top Business Women Recognized by Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
Top Business Women Recognized by Greater Newport Chamber of CommerceTuesday, March 16, 2021 Read the original article here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is recognizing four honorees with a 2021 Women of Distinction award. The recipients "represent countless impressive traits and a long list of accomplishments deserving of recognition, including community involvement, industry impact, and professional success." The 2021 Women of Distinction are: Mary Beth Daigneault, Administrator, St. Clare
Tuesday, March 02, 2021Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce issues statement on proposed minimum wage increase
Read the original article here. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Erin Donovan-Boyle, and Board Chair, Joseph Pratt today issued the following statement regarding the proposed minimum wage increase. We write to share our concerns during a covid pandemic of the legislation to raise the minimum wage, specifically the increase proposed to take effect this year (October 2021). Members of the business community understand and appreciate the desire to improve wages in the
Monday, March 01, 2021Businesspeople on the move in RI, week of Feb. 14: Board Chair, Joe Pratt
Businesspeople on the move in RI, week of Feb. 14The Providence JournalRead the original article hereGreater Newport Chamber of Commerce The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce recently announced its 2021 board of directors. The chamber’s executive board will be led by Joe Pratt, executive director and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, as chair, with Adam Thayer, of Sayer, Regan & Thayer LLP, serving as vice chair; Steve Senteio, financial adviser at Edward Jones, serving as secretary; Andrew
Thursday, February 18, 2021Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Greater Newport
Interview with Martha Parker, owner of Team1Newport Studio 10 chatted with Martha Parker, owner ofTeam1Newport and Patagonia on Thames about how she's adapted her retail businesses to offer customers a safe shopping experience. They also talked about the new Shop Greater Newport campaign and how small businesses are vital to our local communities. TeamOneNewport is one of the businesses participating in the Shop Greater Newport campaign. Make a big impact by shopping small, head toShopGreaterNewport.com
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021Lt. Governor Dan McKee as keynote speaker at January 27th Annual Meeting
Lt. Governor Dan McKee as keynote speaker at January 27th Annual Meeting By Newport This Week Staff | on January 26, 2021 | Read the original article here The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host their Annual Meeting virtually, at 5:30 on Wednesday evening, January 27th. As always, the meeting will cover the year in review, highlighting the Chamber’s accomplishments, the financial report, goals for the year ahead, and introduction of the in- coming members of the Board of
